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If you have a male dog and don’t plan on breeding him, it
may be advantageous to have him neutered. How does neutering your male dog
affect him and what are the advantages of neutering your dog?
Neutering your dog involves removing both of your dog’s testicles. When
the testicles are removed, your dog is no longer capable of producing sperm
or the male hormone, testosterone. The surgery is generally well tolerated
by your dog and recovery time is often hours instead of days. The cost is
usually fairly reasonable. If cost is a problem, there are a variety of spay
and neutering clinics that can provide this service at a discounted price.
Many people have their dog neutered because they realize they will never
breed him and want to cut down on the incidence of pet overpopulation. Other
pet owners neuter their dog in an attempt to cut down on territorial
aggression. Neutering can be effective in reducing aggressive behavior if
it’s done early in life, usually before the age of two years. After this
time, your dog may have learned aggressive behavior which may be difficult
to eliminate simply through neutering. Most dog owners who neuter their dogs
report some reduction in hyperactivity, although it’s a myth that neutering
significantly changes your dog’s basic personality. |
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